Job Title:  Chemist- 2nd shift

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #165246 - Morristown, Tennessee, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Chemist

The Chemist is responsible for performing chemical and physical testing on raw materials, work-in-process and finished product samples to ensure quality and safety of consumers. 

Responsibilities: -  Under minimal direction performs / reviews analytical testing of Raw Materials, Work in progress, Finished Products for product approval and releases

-  Performs physical and chemical testing in accordance with standard procedures, using wet-chemistry and basic instrumental techniques.

-  Maintains accurate, up-to-date and concise laboratory notebooks and records

-  Works as a member of the Laboratory Team to complete all required tasks in a timely manner 

-  Understand and accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures, global methods, local methods and published standard methods i.e. USP, AOCS, ASTM

-  Provides training to employees on new and existing SOPs

-  Provides support to the Operations personnel with analytical equipment and testing procedures.

-  Capable of operating and performing basic troubleshooting on analytical instruments (HPLC, Autotitrator, Karl Fischer, NIR, UV-Vis and FTIR)

-  Responsible for daily/monthly instrument calibrations to ensure all instruments are working properly

-  Support laboratory equipment validations by performing or assisting vendors with Installation Qualifications (IQ), Operational Qualifications (OQ) and Performance Qualifications (PQ) protocols

-  Assist the manufacturing site with product, equipment, and Cleaning & Sanitizing (C&S) validations by performing all required tests

-  Participates on Out of Specification (OOS) investigations to collect the vital samples and information to complete Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIR)

-  Supports, maintains and reviews data to identify trends and draw conclusions 

-  Understands and applies basic laboratory safety instructions, reagent handling precautions, and disposal of chemical waste according to local environmental regulations.

Required Qualifications:

-  Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or related Science.

-  Solid understanding and practical experience with cGMP and FDA regulations in a chemistry laboratory environment

-  Familiar with quality systems (i.e Laboratory Investigation Reports (LIR), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), calibration, validation, change control, etc.)

-  Good teammate with positive relationship building skills

-  Communicate Effectively - Clearly and simply expresses ideas and concepts 

-  Ability to gather relevant information efficiently and apply logic in solving problems and making decisions; using data to support recommendations; weighing risks and predicting benefits and costs.

-  Ability to plan, prioritize and adapt to circumstances as needed 

-  Results Oriented 

-  Set a positive example for conducting business in an ethical manner, managing stress, and creating a pleasant and balanced work environment.

-  Proficient knowledge of computer and computer software: Excel, Word, Power Point, Etc.

-  This position requires an 8 / 12 hour shift and flexibility across shifts to provide manufacturing coverage of 24 hours 7 days a week 

Preferred Qualifications: 

-  1+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetic or consumer products industries.

-  Experience with common Analytical Laboratory instrumentation (i.e. HPLC, NIR, Autotitrators, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis and FTIR)

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $60,400 - $82,500 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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